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Peru Holidays: An Overview
Mentioning a holiday to Peru almost inevitably evokes images of Machu Picchu and the Inca Empire. Lovely as they are, there's SO much more to the third largest country in Latin America.
Why we think you’ll love it
- Peru undoubtedly gives one of the best introductions to South America, and thus is a great starting point for explorations throughout the continent
- The country has a fascinating ancient history, colonial heritage and colourful indigenous culture
- Because there's every type of landscape in one place - colonial cities, beaches, the Amazon rainforest, the soaring peaks of the Andes mountains, lakes and even dramatic desert scenery
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Luxury Holidays to Peru: the Detail
Machu Picchu and Cusco rightly claim the plaudits as Peru's luxury holiday highlights, and when you arrive it's pretty easy to see what all the fuss is about, but spectacular as they are, the Inca era accounts for just a small fraction of Peru's history. The country contains many historic sites from previous civilisations, as well as fine colonial-era towns such as the UNESCO World Heritage town of Arequipa, hip beach resorts that are perfect for surfing, marvellous mountain scenery and even Amazon rainforest thrown in for good measure.
That's a lot to take in, but after several research trips in recent years our Latin America team knows Peru extremely well. Aside from arranging luxury holidays tailored to include Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, and Machu Picchu - either by train through the Sacred Valley or on foot along the Inca or Salkantay Trails - we can also advise on the best itinerary to take in what is one of the most richly biodiverse countries on earth. Habitats range from Amazonian jungle to snow-clad Andes, home to famous species such as the puma and condor, and make this one of those special countries where everything is under one roof, so to speak. The mysterious Nazca Lines, high-altitude Lake Titicaca, the upper reaches of the Amazon and the bustling metropolis of Lima are amongst the country's other attractions we can weave into any luxury holiday itinerary.
Did you know
- Two-thirds of Peru is covered in prime Amazon rainforest
- Peru has three official languages: Spanish, Quechua and Aymara
- Pisco Sour is Peru's national drink, made of Pisco brandy, lemons, sugar water, egg whites and ice, finished with bitters
- About 1,881 bird species can be seen in Peru
- Peru is home to the highest sand dune in the world, the Cerro Blanco at 3,860 feet
- Cuy (guinea pig) is a common meat used in Peruvian meals
And while we're on the subject of Lima, the capital is the centre of a wonderful resurgence in Peruvian cuisine, centred around the trend to cerviche - marinated raw fish with lime juice (much better than it sounds!) - and Pisco sours, a cocktail to rival caipirinhas and mojitos as Latin Americas favourite tipple.
One thing previously missing from Peru's luxury holiday armoury was a decent coastal option to provide a full house of beach, city, mountains, desert and jungle, but the emergence of Mancora as a hip new surf and social scene hangout means visitors really have got the perfect combo. What are you waiting for?
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A note on price
Not only is Peru blessed with a fascinating history, a colourful culture, diverse and striking scenery and outstanding gastronomy but also a fantastic array of hotels and lodges to cater for many different budgets. A two week itinerary starts from approximately £4,500 per person including flights. Learn more about our pricing
Weather in January
- Average Temp. — 23°C / 73°F
- Rainfall — 0cm / 0.1 inches
- Water Temp. — 22°C / 71°F
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Currency
Nuevo Sol
Visa Requirements
Not requirred
Religion
Catholic
Food & Drink
Cuy (guinea pig), potatoes, Ceviche….,Pisco Sour
What to pack
Walking boots and a good camera with lots of memory space!
Flight from London
12:00 hrs
Time Difference
GMT -5 hrs
Top picks for Peru
Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba
The Sacred Valley
In the formidable foothills of the Andes lies The Scared Valley, which once formed the heart of the Inca Empire. Built among the area’s picturesque villages and colonial towns, the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba Hotel is set in a destination rich in history and charm.
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Lima
Peru
Worth a night or two's stay on arrival in Peru, Lima is best known for its excellent museums and restaurants.
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Mountain Lodges of Peru
Machu Picchu
The idea behind these lodges is to offer trekkers the opportunity to experience the essence of adventure without compromising on creature comforts.
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Belmond Andean Explorer
Cusco
The Belmond Andean Explorer is South America’s first ever luxury sleeper train. Departing from Cusco and making stops at Puna, Cola Canyon and Arequipa (a UNESCO listed world heritage site) the train traverses the Andes in serious style.
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Discover the Amazon
The Peruvian Amazon
If there was a way to explore a rarely visited area of Peru’s Manu National Park, gain a once in a life time experience and give something back to the environment and wildlife at the same time, then Crees Tours is absolutely the way to discover the Amazon.
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Mancora
Peru
Mention Peru and most people will visualise dramatic Andean scenery, the lost Inca city of Machu Picchu or the mysterious Nazca lines. What they almost certainly won’t be thinking about is hip and happening beach resorts and a surfing and social scene to rival that in other Latin American hotspots such as Buzios or Jose Ignacio.
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Cusco
Peru
Cusco is the gateway to Machu Picchu and the beautiful Urubamba Valley - few visitors will skip this fascinating city when touring Peru.
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The Peruvian Amazon
Peru
Whether you stay in a lodge or cruise the Amazon's tributaries on a boat, the wildlife-packed rainforest is unforgettable.
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Belmond Hotel Monasterio
Cusco
Originally built in 1592 on the site of the Inca Amaru Kuala Palace, the building was a monastery up until 1995, when it was converted into a hotel.
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Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo
Machu Picchu
Set in the middle of tropical vegetation, The Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo is a mini village of luxurious whitewashed and terracotta casitas nestling into terraced hills.
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Tour of the islands on Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca
Lake Titicaca is the world’s highest navigable lake, which makes it a winner in our books, and that’s before you even explore the floating Uros Islands.
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Belmond Palacio Nazarenas
Cusco
Housed in a former palace and convent, Palacio Nazarenas exudes the history and culture of Cusco with original features such as Inca stones still very much in tact.
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Food tour with Penelope Alzamora
Lima
Peruvian food is so hot right now, and we offer the chance to enjoy a morning taste tour of the capital with chef Penelope Alzamora, a Liman local whose foodie parents and nanny introduced her to traditional Peruvian cuisine at an early age.
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Lake Titicaca
Peru
Well worth a couple of days' spent enjoying the scenery and experiencing the rural tribal communities living at the lake.
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Machu Picchu
Peru
An UNESCO World Heritage Site and a New Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu is a must see for every avid traveller.
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1 day Inca Trail
Machu Picchu
Hike a section of the Inca Trail from a point known as Kilometre 104, because of its location on the road between Cusco and Machu Picchu.
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Belmond Sanctuary Lodge
Machu Picchu
Frankly, thanks to its location as the only hotel next to Machu Picchu, this could be a hole in the ground and we’d still recommend it.
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Atemporal
Lima
The team behind Atemporal have coined the term 'hotelito' to define this boutique bolthole, located in the heart of Miraflores.
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Arequipa & Colca Canyon
Peru
After a stay in Peru's pleasant 'White City', the adventure sports in the beautiful Colca Valley region beckon.
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A tour of Larco Museum with the curator
Lima
The Larco Museum in Lima contains an astonishing 45,000 artefacts dating from the pre-Columbian (basically pre-European) period, and including an impressive collection of Inca crowns and other ornamental pieces decorated with gold and precious stones.
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Visit to Condor Cross
Arequipa & Colca Canyon
After the albatross, the Andean condor has the second largest wingspan (as much as 11.5ft) of all living flying birds, and we know the best place in the Andes to see these magnificent birds gliding on thermals.
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Pisac Market
Machu Picchu
In addition to the beautiful sweeping landscape and strong Incan heritage and archaeology of the Sacred Valley region, this is also a good place to enjoy colourful indigenous markets.
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Aria Amazon
The Peruvian Amazon
The Aria Amazon is THE way to explore the beautiful and intriguing river views of the Peruvian Amazon, while reclining in the lap of luxury.
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Visit Machu Picchu by train
Cusco, the Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu
If the idea of a three day trek to reach the lost city of Machu Picchu doesn’t appeal, then why not opt for the more comfortable train journey?
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